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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, EBS Ltd. Co. declare with full responsibility that the LX Connected communicator meets all requirements provided for in the Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014. copy Conformity Declaration available www.ebssmart.com.
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10.1.2. Reprogramming of device .............. 51 11. RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE ................. 52 11.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTOCOL ............. 52 12. LED DIODES INDICATION ................53 12.1. LOGGING TO GSM NETWORK ..............53 12.2. GSM RANGE ................... 54 12.3. DATA TRANSMISSION ................54 12.4.
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• the possibility of remote control of the arming. In order to manage the weapon status, the EBS Security mobile application must be downloaded from Google Play or App Store. The connection to the monitoring station makes it possible to transmit data from the alarm control panel via Contact ID (DTMF) or SIA.
Local: from PC via RS232 link (wire required: GD- PROG, SP-PROG or MINI-PROG-BT) Remote firmware update Remote management of the arming YES (via the EBS Security mobile application) status of the alarm control panel Remote update of the alarm control panel software (downloading)
Role configurable connectors where the installer, using the "EBS Config 2.0" program, can define whether the connector is to behave as an input or as an output. If I/O 1 – I/O 8 configured as an input, the connector behaves as a typical signal input.
Connections for connecting a telephone communicator of T1 – R1 the alarm control panel. Connectors for connecting another transmitter (e.g. TIP – RING working in another GSM network). EARTH Earthing. A, B Connectors not used (for future use). DAT, CLK Connections for connecting the alarm control panel.
3.3. CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATOR TO PARADOX CONTROL PANELS NOTE! Smart Connector function is not supported on Paradox EVO192 control panel with firmware 7.5 or later. Fig. 5. Connection of the LX30B-QxT to a Paradox control panel. LX30B-QxT_Manual_EN-v1.4 Page 11 / 57...
3.4. CONNECTING THE COMMUNICATOR TO HONEYWELL CONTROL PANELS — +12V — — — — Fig. 6. Connection of the LX30B-QxT to a Honeywell control panel. 3.4.1. Vista Honeywell control panel configuration Vista Honeywell control panels require additional configuration in order to proper communication between the control panel and the communicator using the Smart Connector function.
3.5. INPUT CONFIGURATION NOTICE! presence well number inputs communicator depends on its configuration! At the installation stage, configure the appropriate number of inputs (see section 7.4). The maximum number of zones is 8. Inputs IN1 – IN5 might work as normally closed (NC) or normally open (NO). Additionally inputs might be configured as single end-of-line (EOL-NO or EOL-NC) with resistors 2.2kΩ...
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Note: Connection to receiver is possible if the device was registered into it. Registration procedure has been described in OSM.Server Operation Manual. e) complete, remote programming with EBS Config. SMS text message shall provide the following information: <transmitter’s service code>█SERVER=<server address>█PORT=<server port>█...
OPERATION .A device can be configured to maintain communication via GPRS / UMTS / HSPA network or SMS messages. Communication mode is configurable – see chapter 7. for more information. As a result the transmitter may be used only at the territory covered with mobile phone operator network.
• 6.3. Smartphone technical requirements EBS Config 2.0 is currently only available for Android smartphones. Android version at least 5.1 or newer is required for correct installation and operation of EBS Config 2.0 mobile application. 6.4. Installation If you have a SIM card with a pre-programmed PIN code other than 1111, you should first configure the device using the EBS Config 2.0 by entering the pre-...
Smartphone 6.4.2. Download EBS Config 2.0 for the smart phone from Google Play. After completing the installation process, you can open the app and start configuration. EBS Config 2.0 interface for the mobile version is the same as for desktop version.
6.5.2. Open… If you have a file with saved settings, these data can be used to program another device. First of all, specify the catalogue where the file was stored, and then specify the file name. The obtained data set can be modified by the user. Send the read and possibly modified data to the alarm panel by switching it into the programming mode using a dedicated programming device.
6.5.4. Device state The “Device state” window includes information about the device: serial number, hardware version, firmware, set date and time. Additionally, the following parameters can be monitored in real time: Status of server connection, Status of DC power, The GSM/LTE network signal level, Status of the wired inputs, Status of the wired outputs, Arming mode.
6.5.6. Write configuration This function is similar to the above, but it allows you to send settings and configuration to the device memory (select Settings and system config” option). You can also set the date and internal clock for the device (use field “Device time and date”).
This function allows you to read approx. 5000 recent technical events stored in the device memory. Depending on the defined connection type (see chapter 6.5.10 Connection settings ), you will be able to read the history remotely via LTE/HSPA+, and locally using Bluetooth (SP-PROG-BT, MINI-PROG-BT) and an RS232 port (SP-PROG,SP-PROG-BT, GD-PROG).
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You can define the following parameters using this window: IP address of an analyser Port to be monitored by the analyser for commands, e.g. 9000 Name of the analyser e.g. primary which apply to the settings of a receiver of the OSM.Server monitoring system. The connection will be saved after clicking “OK”.
Only after pairing the programming device with a PC an open port will be shown in EBS Config assigned for communication between the programming device and a PC. 6.5.11. Application settings In this window, you can select one of application languages and select a colour scheme.
Communicator (transmitter) settings 7.2. After opening the tab, the main parameters of the device are shown for the first. Clicking on the “Advance” below, shows the remaining parameters. 7.2.1. Service Code This code provides the highest level access to the system. It is used both for local programming of the device and also for remote controlling (in TCP/IP or SMS mode).
NOTE! If the code was not defined while programming the communicator, entering it during the first registration of the device in the EBS Security application will cause the code to be stored in the device. Subsequent change of the code can be done only via EBS Config 2.0.
select the particular model from the list of available control panels: in the field below, which will appear after selecting the control panel model, enter the installer code, which should be identical to that of the control panel. 7.3.
7.3.3. Arming input After clicking on this option, partition arming input can be selected. To selected input, arming device (remote controller receiver output or electronic keypad NO/NC output for instance) is connected. When this input is armed, partition is armed (after Exit Time, see below).
7.4.1. Wired inputs If a given connector is defined as an input (in the 'Role' field the 'Input' item is selected from the drop-down list), this tab offers the following configuration options. 7.4.1.1. Response type • Locked — refers to a permanently blocked input. A input will not send any information about the change of the input's status.
Selecting this option will result in displaying an additional items Violations with a slider for setting a lock for input after a specific number of violations (input state change) from 1 to 100, and Duration where you have to set duration time for lock of the input.
7.4.2.2. Additional activation conditions In this section you can define conditions for activating of outputs. User can set following conditions: • When mobile network watchdog - activation of the output when connector has registered loss of cellular network, • When mobile data watchdog – activation of the output when connector has registered loss of mobile transmission, •...
Note: Do not use the basic configuration of outputs and the “Advanced outputs control” at the same time! In particular, the basic configuration of existing options: “No GSM signal (immediately after detection)” and “Dependent on state transitions from non-active to active of one of the inputs” should not be used with their replacements “[Off] GSM”...
A user can limit remote access to a device via text message to the selected phone numbers. When you create a list of phone numbers (max. 5), you can only control the device using those numbers. Available options: From all: Communication is possible with any phone number. •...
7.5.2. Limits In this section you can limit the number of text messages to be sent by the device. Extra fields will be shown after selecting option “Active”: Maximum number — in this field you can define the number of text messages •...
Each rule comprises a pair: a fragment of the sender's phone number and a valid phone number of the recipient. A fragment of the sender's phone number can, in extreme cases, consist of an empty string, which means ability to match any phone number.
None, RTS, CTS, RTS/CTS If RS232 checkbox will not be enabled, data to the Event monitor will be sent on device’s serial port. With this setting, GD-PROG cable can be used to observe device state using EBS Config 2.0 7.6.2. Buffer flushing Data received from connected device are stored in communicator buffer.
7.6.3.2. Disable data sending This option allows for lock of data sending to device connected to RS-232 port of communicator. This prevents accidental or unauthorized controlling of the device. 7.6.3.3. Half duplex mode This option provides for automatic lock of data receiving (via RTS) if communicator begins to send data to the device.
7.7.1. Use external phone line If this function has been chosen (Activation) the communicator will be cooperating with PSTN line. This way data transmission is possible from an alarm control panel with two ways: via GSM / LTE link and standard telephone line. 7.7.2.
7.7.6. General dialtone Some alarm control panels require that during a receiver picking up a tone of dialling was actuated. To enable cooperation with a communicator it is possible to make a communicator to generate such tone. 7.7.7. Detect off-hook after The default value for the delay detection off-hook is 100ms.
7.7.9.1. DTMF phone number This is a number that has been saved in memory of an alarm control panel. If the panel is to transmit information on an event it shall dialled this number. Transmission of this information via LTE/HSPA+ will be possible if this number will be identical as a number entered into the communicator.
MONITORING CENTER – TCP/IP and SMS monitoring 8.1.1. Security – Encryption key For the purpose of maximum security of transmission, data is encrypted with AES key. This option may be used for GSM/LTE and SMS transmission. After selection of encrypted transmission you may use your own code (256 bits – signs 0-9 and A-F) or use default settings.
• Power failures, • Partitions arm/disarmed, • Start/stop connection, on/off hook, dialing, • Communicator states • Communication with the monitoring center — information about update of time, configuration changes, start and finish of jamming, etc.; • Information — information about the start of a control panel, CLIP, about entering an incorrect code, etc.;...
This information is a valuable source of data about the operating conditions of the device, such as: • Power supply voltage of the external control panel, • Mobile network status, • Signal quality, • Used connection mode, Power supply voltage of the communicator. Note: Using of the modifiers slightly increases the number of data sent over the GSM/LTE network.
9.1. Cellular network If SIM card has been inserted into the SIM holder, the tab will look like this: 9.1.1. Mobile network operator profile 9.1.1.1. Default profile After powering up the device with the SIM card installed, a check is made to see if the PIN code of the card matches the PIN code defined in the device.
Contact with the mobile network operator; • Best solution is to use functionalities of EBS Config 2.0 application, run communicator with the SIM card of the given mobile network operator, open window ‘Device state’ (details in chapter 6.5.4 Device state...
parameters (MCC, MNC), server communication parameters (server address and port) and access point parameters (APN, user ID and User Password). 9.1.2. Servers In this section, define parameters for the base and for backup server, if used. If Backup server option is selected, additional parameters will be displayed and options for backup server settings and rules for cooperation with the main server.
9.1.3.2. Primary server Interval between successive connection attempts If the device cannot connect to the main server, then after time defined in this field elapses, the device will perform another attempt. Number of connection attempts with server before switching to backup server In this field, enter the number of attempts with time interval set (parameter above) the device will try to connect the main server in case of failure.
9.1.4. Connection stability 9.1.4.1. Mobile data watchdog This option enables automatic reaction of the communicators after it has registered loss of mobile transmission. Two additional fields will appear after activating this option: React when a transmission is lost Here, define the period of waiting until modem reset after detecting loss of network connection (no transmission).
Contact with the mobile network operator; • Best solution is to use functionalities of EBS Config 2.0 application, run communicator with the SIM card of the given mobile network operator, open window ‘Device state’ (details in chapter 6.5.4 Device state...
10. DEVICE PROGRAMMING Programming of device is possible with “EBS Config 2.0” configuration program described in chapter 5. To program the device establish connection with a device. Depending on connection mode there are two ways for programming.
e) After saving disconnect power supply and disassembly service wire. f) Insert SIM card. Connect module wiring pursuant to guidelines from chapter 4. Turn power supply on. g) The device is ready to transmit data. 10.1.1. The first programming of device As the device does not have defined access parameters in respect of GPRS network and OSM.Server, programming shall be begun with providing parameters.
11. RECEIVING OF SMS MESSAGE GPRS module receives specially prepared SMS. If received SMS is not correct it will be automatically cancelled and device will not operate any action. The device uses an encrypted protocol for transmission. 11.1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROTOCOL The following format of message is acceptable allowing to send some commands with one SMS (every command shall be separated with SPACE ): SERVICE CODE█COMMAND█COMMAND█..
obtained from mobile network operator. If APN password contain space sign put it with “”, e.g. “my password”. SERVER=server Primary server address; it can be in form of IP or domain name address. PORT=port Primary server port number. SMS=phone_number Server phone number. When there is GPRS failure, SMS with events will be sent to this number.
Logging to GSM 12.2. GSM RANGE Flickering of a green diode OK indicates GSM signal (1-8 flickers). Device operation mode is signalled with a green diode on during 2 seconds once the range was detected. If after signalling range diode will not flash for 2 seconds the device is in SMS mode.
SMS Transmission 12.4. RECEIVING OF DTMF DATA Diodes marked as DTMF and STATUS indicate actual condition during receiving data from a control pane. LED Diode Signalling STATUS DTMF ERROR OK STATUS DTMF (HandShake) (KissOff) DTMF ERROR OK STATUS 6 digits of phone 16 digits ContactID 12.5.
12.6. FIRMWARE UPDATING During programming bootloader operating is indicated. If error follows during updating there is bootloader in device and another programming of device is possible. LED Diodes Description DTMF ERROR OK STATUS OK (green) ERROR (red) No program in device (1/sec) Software updating...
13. CHANGELOG Date / Version Description 28.02.2022/1.0 First version of manual 01.06.2022/1.1 Adding information about support for Honeywell control panel. 28.07.2022/1.2 Adding information about the need for additional configuration of Honeywell control panels. 18.08.2022/1.3 Referral correction 30.08.2022/1.4 Updated instructions with information on Event Modifiers and Mobile Network Operator Profiles LX30B-QxT_Manual_EN-v1.4 Page 57 / 57...
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